Local non-profit Outer Banks Forever is reminding the public that their adopt a sea turtle nest program closes for the season on August 31, but there is still time to adopt a nest!
Biological technicians at Cape Hatteras National Seashore are currently monitoring 350 active sea turtle nests, and 177 of those nests have been adopted.
With your support, Outer Banks Forever can reach their goal of having 200 nests adopted.
If you’ve already adopted your nest, stay tuned in the next few weeks to receive your nest update including how many sea turtles hatched from your nest.
- Donate: Give a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more to reserve your 2022 sea turtle nest and support projects that protect and enhance Cape Hatteras National Seashore now and for future generations.
- Get your nest: You will be assigned an active nest and will receive an adoption certificate by mail along with initial information about your unique nest including general location and sea turtle species.
- Wait to hatch: When your nest hatches, you will receive a personalized update with information our biological technicians collect about your nest including where it was located and the number of hatchlings that made their way out of your nest.
To adopt your seaturtle nest today, CLICK HERE.